A Unique Playing, Studying & Cultural Experience

RIASA Postgraduates Set Themselves Apart

Why should you have to stop playing soccer after graduating college? As a RIASA Graduate, you will enjoy all of the benefits of the RIASA soccer programme whilst earning an internationally recognised postgraduate degree through Leeds Beckett University.

Earn a postgraduate degree

Play a 9 Month Soccer Season

Develop Your Research Skills

Train Under Ex-Pro & UEFA-Licensed Coaches

Compete Against Professional Academy Teams

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Travel the UK & Europe

You should not have to give up your passion after graduating college. The RIASA Masters Programme takes away that sacrifice and leaves you with a respected postgraduate degree.

Career Paths

A number of RIASA alumni went on to become professional and semi-professional soccer players. However, we are proud to say that because our student-athletes work hard to ensure that they have a great degree, coaching badges, additional qualifications and unrivalled life experiences, this has enabled those student-athletes to pursue a variety of rewarding careers. Some of the careers that RIASA Alumni can go on to enjoy include:

"It awarded me a chance to continue playing soccer at a high level following college...

For someone looking for a chance to learn, play, and obtain a master’s degree, the RIASA programme is for you. Through this program I was able to make lasting friends, travel all of Europe, and continue playing the game that I love."

Drew Sommer // Head Soccer Coach // EPYSA ODP and SCCSA

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"I’ve had three promotions in the space of 18 months...

I did a postgraduate course in marketing, here at Leeds Beckett. I worked in sports journalism, so I was already a good writer and I understood audiences, but marketing is very different. My diploma allowed me to facilitate a career change, but it also enabled me to progress in that career."